Word
caballero
Phoneticsca·ballero
US/ˌkæbəˈjɛɹoʊ/
UK/kˌæbɐlˈeəɹəʊ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a Spanish gentleman from the past, known for polite manners and honour. You use it in English when talking about knights or brave, gallant men in Spanish stories.
n. a gentleman of Spanish origin, especially one embodying ideals of courtesy, gallantry, and honour. Often used in historical or literary contexts to refer to a knight or cavalier.
Examples
“The old story tells of a brave caballero.”
“The museum exhibit shows the sword and cloak of a caballero from 18th-century Spain.”
“In the novel, the aging caballero clings to codes of honour that no longer command respect in a rapidly changing city.”
Examples
simple
“The old story tells of a brave caballero.”
contextual
“The museum exhibit shows the sword and cloak of a caballero from 18th-century Spain.”
complex
“In the novel, the aging caballero clings to codes of honour that no longer command respect in a rapidly changing city.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish caballero. Doublet of cavalier and chevalier.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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